No more dry pork chops! Our tender chops are braised to keep them moist. Serve with your favorite green vegetable and Orange-Flavored Acorn Squash and Sweet Potato (page 286).

　　

Ingredients

serves 4, 3 ounce pork per serving

　　

Rub

1 tablespoon chopped fresh rosemary or 1 teaspoon dried, crushed

　　1 teaspoon garlic powder

　　1 teaspoon onion powder

　　1/8 teaspoon pepper

　　2 butterfly pork chops (about 8 ounces each and 3/4 inch thick), cut in half, or 4 boneless pork loin chops (about 4 ounces each and 3/4 inch thick), all visible fat discarded

　　Olive oil spray

　　1/2 cup water

　　

Step 1

In a small bowl, stir together the rub ingredients. Sprinkle on both sides of the pork. Using your fingertips, press the rub into the pork.

　　

Step 2

Lightly spray a large skillet with olive oil spray. Cook the pork over medium-high heat for 2 minutes on each side, or until lightly browned.

　　

Step 3

Pour in the water. Reduce the heat to medium low. Cook for 10 to 15 minutes, or until the pork is no longer pink in the center. Using a slotted spoon or slotted spatula, transfer the pork to plates.

　　

Celery-Sage Pork Chops

Step 4

Replace the rosemary rub with 1 tablespoon chopped fresh sage (about 10 leaves) or 1 teaspoon dried sage, 1/2 teaspoon celery seeds, 1/2 teaspoon onion powder, and 1/8 teaspoon pepper.

　　

Cook’s Tip

Step 5

If you have the time or the rest of the meal isn’t ready yet, you can simmer these chops for up to 1 hour. (Don’t forget to add more water when needed.) Although they’ll be fine to eat even after 10 to 15 minutes, the pork chops will become even tenderer if cooked longer.

　　

nutrition information

Step 6

(Per Serving)

　　

Step 7

Calories: 160

　　

Step 8

Total Fat: 5.5g

　　

Step 9

Saturated: 2.0g

　　

Step 10

Trans: 0.0g

　　

Step 11

Polyunsaturated: 0.5g

　　

Step 12

Monounsaturated: 2.5g

　　

Step 13

Cholesterol: 64mg

　　

Step 14

Sodium: 69mg

　　

Step 15

Carbohydrates: 1g

　　

Step 16

Fiber: 0g

　　

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Sugars: 0g

　　

Step 18

Protein: 25g

　　

Step 19

Dietary Exchanges

　　

Step 20

3 Lean Meat

　　American Heart Association Quick & Easy Meals